To paraphrase the legendary Agudath Israel of America chairman Rabbi Moshe Sherer z”l, activism on behalf of Orthodox Jewry must focus as much upon the needs of “Reb Yisroel” – the individual Jew – as it does upon broader community.
Through assisting and empowering individual members of our communities, Agudath Israel of America serves as a powerful positive influence upon individuals, families and communities every day. learn more
To paraphrase the legendary Agudath Israel of America chairman Rabbi Moshe Sherer z”l, activism on behalf of Orthodox Jewry must focus as much upon the needs of “Reb Yisroel” – the individual Jew – as it does upon broader community.
Through assisting and empowering individual members of our communities, Agudath Israel of America s learn more
To paraphrase the legendary Agudath Israel of America chairman Rabbi Moshe Sherer z”l, activism on behalf of Orthodox Jewry must focus as much upon the needs of “Reb Yisroel” – the individual Jew – as it does upon broader community.
Through assisting a learn more
Every Jewish family should be permeated with warmth, spirituality and optimism. Agudath Israel of America offers various programs to help both parents and children make their family life as ideal and constructive as can be.
Whether improving children’s formative years, their parents’ financial stability, or their grandparents’ experience during a terminal illness, Agudath Israel of America has designed various programs to brighten the entire picture.
Throughout history, Jewish communities have thrived due to a unique cohesiveness and burden sharing, and powerful institutions at their core. Agudath Israel of America is dedicated toward strengthening the ingredients that make our communities work well for all their members.
By empowering community rabbis, leaders of educational institutions and activists in the halls of government power, community members have a solid foundation upon which to build their dream family and religious life. learn more
Throughout history, Jewish communities have thrived due to a unique cohesiveness and burden sharing, and powerful institutions at their core. Agudath Israel of America is dedicated toward strengthening the ingredients that make our communities work well for all their members.
By empowering community rabbis, leaders of educational institutions and activ learn more
Throughout history, Jewish communities have thrived due to a unique cohesiveness and burden sharing, and powerful institutions at their core. Agudath Israel of America is dedicated toward strengthening the ingredients that make our communities work well for all their members.
learn more
Government Advocacy
Government Advocacy
NYS AG Moves to Join Lawsuit Accusing Chester of Violating Fair Housing Act
Agudath Israel of America applauds New York State Attorney General Letitia James for filing a motion to intervene in the ongoing lawsuit between a group of developers and Orange County and the Town of Chester. The developers’ complaint, filed last July, alleges that county and town officials have been trying to thwart their project in order to prevent an influx of Hasidic residents.
The complaint contains various local residents’ statements, as well as links to video clips made at public meetings reflecting fierce opposition to these projects. By reviewing the material and then joining this lawsuit, Attorney General James has made clear that there is no room for discrimination against Hasidic Jews in New York State and that she is willing to use the powers of her office to enforce that conviction.
Agudath Israel has a long and proud history of fighting zoning and religious discrimination, something that is at the highest level of the organization’s priorities. It has had several conversations on the issue with the Attorney General, beginning even before she assumed her current position.
Agudath Israel’s executive vice president, Rabbi David Zwiebel, expressed the group’s hope that both sides can come together with an amicable agreement to allow the proposed project to go forward and provide desperately needed housing to a growing community.
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